We were given activities to practise at home that my son can’t do. I did tell the therapist at the time he can’t do them, but was made to feel like a pushy parent and basically ignored and told to just do it anyway.
No in-person help was given. Two virtual sessions on the laptop and then discharged, even though I told them he can’t do any of the targets set.
I was told I can call back anytime if he needs more help and will be seen with no wait. Rang back. Therapist has left and I was told to send a video in for them to look at and decide if my son can be seen again... so much for the "no wait"! Still heard nothing and this now 6 weeks ago.
Since being referred 9 months ago, to now, I don’t feel I’ve received anything useful to practice at home, and my son’s speech is getting worse and him more upset. I am looking into private therapy so someone will actually see him face to face and give regular support.
Having chatted with friends with children with speech difficulties, this seems to be how it is.
"Not happy with children's speech therapy service"
About: Children & younger people's services / Children's Speech and Language Therapy Children & younger people's services Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Posted by Reelz85 (as ),
Do you have a similar story to tell?
Tell your story & make a difference
››
Responses
See more responses from Julie Belshaw